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1. Ade Said,

   You might be in a pinch on this one. You could provide printed data on the positive benefits of these meds; but as an adult I was given them and I sat on them for a year before I finally took them. Its a mental block that your mother has to overcome. Help her. Try not to whine and be a pain about it. She'll just block you out. Enlist your doctor for help.
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2. Under the stars Said,

   Denying you medical treatment is abuse…I think you should talk to another adult such as your auntie or uncle, or grandparents etc who could talk to your parents and who your parents might listen to. The doctor should have a meeting with your parents to discuss the problem, so maybe if they don't want you to take medicine and the doctor agrees to it, you could have counselling or psychiatric therapy instead?
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3. Marguerite Said,

   I gather you're still in school and underage. Therefore, your parents have control over your medical care. But, you can do things to alter this.

   Have your doctor call your parents and tell them exactly your diagnosis and how important it is for you to take your medicine. Let the doc tell your folks the detrimental ramifications if you don't take the med.

   If this does not get you anywhere, go talk to your school counsellor. He/she will also call your parents and talk to them.

   I am almost 100% certain that when your parents hear the necessity for you to take this medication from adults who are experts, they will change their mind.
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4. enriqueroper Said,

   Find a priest or Monk..They will help with your problem.. Confession helps releave the inner tention that builds inside. *Trinitarian Monks say " So many times we fail to wash the inside ( Concience) with letting go of these problems that bring to that point. So much has been lost without this ability to cleanse the inner soul"
   Medical doctors can only do so much..But the Creator can do much more!!
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   Dom Augustine Baker MM works on Divine Truth.

5. Seth Said,

   No parent wants to believe their child is depressed I didn't want to with my child even though I have diagnosed with it. Chances are someone in your family has been diagnosed with it or maybe even undiagnosed and ignores the signs. It is definetly a step if your doctor has prescribed them look up information online or even ask your parents why they wont get it. Myself including I have had a problem with just a certain pill and have requested my child to be given another one based on the information out there on what they prescribed. If talking doesn't help sometimes a aunt uncle grandparent and sometimes even talking to the doctor when you go back will help educate your parents. Yeah they may get upset but your obviously needing the help the medication gives. My daughter without medication and unknown to me tried to kill her self. Thank God she failed but I'm a strong believer In the medication working sometimes its trial and error with so many out there but the outcome is worth it if it helps solve the depression. Good luck
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6. B A Said,

   You did not say why they are against you taking the medication. Is your depression due to a lack of hormones or mental depression ? There is a big difference ! Hormonal depression needs to be treated with an uptake inhibitor drug to even out the hormones. Usually for a depleted hormone called seratonin. I was depressed (hormonally since I was 13) but back then it wasn't recognized. I did not find out why I was so depressed until I turned 40 ! I have been on Buspar for 12 years now. It keeps me on an even keel and helps me to function every day, no more panic attacks or roller coaster rides ! I agree with the other person here, talk to your Dr., let him know how your parents feel., is it because of side affects ? Or do they believe it will pass or you will outgrow it ? Depression is all over the media nowadays and I think it can be over exposed and sometimes mis-diagnosed. But try your Dr., and your school counselor, even your priest or reverend at your church. Do your homework, print out all the information you can find, and present it to your parents, talk about the pros and cons with them. Maybe you can educate them a little more about it. Whatever you do keep trying untill someone listens, and don't give up ! You could even try your local health department for a counselor to help you talk with your parents. Perhaps maybe they would be open to trying a different drug ? Please write again & let us know your outcome ! Whatever you do don't give up, get yorself treatment !
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7. Susas Said,

   Lexapro is a really good drug and I know because I have taken it. However, I also know that you can just use therapy for clinical depression, because I have experienced that too. That is good, because a lot of people have idiots for parents and Lexapro will not work for everyone. Lexapro is so safe that people should give it a chance. It is safest to start it at a low dose so if you will have a bad reaction it wont be so bad. It is true that unmedicated clinical depression takes longer to treat with only therapy, but you can still get better that way. Lexapro, despite what some studies have shown, is really not any more dangerous for minors than adults and most side effects are generally not experienced or mild. Some things that you can do for yourself without medication are: get plenty of sleep, eat healthy, get outside, and exercise.
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8. Mister Said,

   If that is the case, you need to contact the Doctor that prescribed them. He or she will contact an LSW (Licensed Social Worker) to find out what's going on…there are legal issues involved in what you are describing.
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9. barbarameuleman Said,

   I agree with BA and would like you to follow those suggestions. You need the medicine, even though some will tell you to grow up, quite whining, or whatever. This isn't about whining. The clue word is CLINICAL. Simply put, that means there is an imbalance in your brain chemistry and it needs to be corrected with medicines for awhile. It isn't forever, but can be quite awhile. You don't count how many months you are on it; you just take it until the imbalance is corrected.
   Not to scare you but you can become suicidal. Please do whatever you can to have an adult intercept this thinking of your parents. If you had diabetes, hopefully they would allow you to take insulin. This is the equivalent to diabetes.
   Please, find that adult, and take the diagnosis from your doctor to confirm the evaluation. Talk to your doctor if possible and hopefully he/she will intervene for you. Whatever it takes, please don't stop trying to get help. Success
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